The Administrative Review is a comprehensive evaluation of school meals programs in school food authorities (SFAs) participating in the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs. State Agencies are required to review each SFA every three years. The Healthy, Hunger-Free …
Show Me the Research! 10 Studies on the Importance of The National School Lunch Program
Since childhood obesity has tripled over the past thirty years, critics of the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) have suggested that the program contributed to this trend. Since the program serves nearly 32 million children daily, and operates in over …
An Overview of Snack Policy and a la Carte Guidelines for School Food
Tired of seeing your kids snack on chips and soda because those are the options in school vending machines? The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 funds and establishes nutritional standards for the National School Lunch Program and the School …
Make an Impact with the Healthier School US Challenge
The Healthier US School Challenge (HUSSC) is a voluntary initiative developed by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to recognize schools who are participating in the National School Lunch Program that are for creating a healthier school environment by …
Breakfast and the Brain: How Eating Breakfast Impacts School Performance
The claim that breakfast is the most important meal of the day has an abundance of sound science behind it. A brief compiled by the Food Research and Action Center (FRAC) outlines the correlation between breakfast and school performance among …
How to Engage Parents in School Wellness Policies and Action Plans
Parents can be key players in school wellness efforts. From wellness committee membership to volunteering at one-time events, parents provide valuable input, assistance and support. Use this “how to” sheet to motivate and recruit parents to join your school’s wellness …
An Introduction to: Team Nutrition
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In 1995, the School Meals Initiative for Healthy Children regulations updated nutrition standards to ensure that school meals were consistent with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. The USDA recognized that schools needed help putting these rules into action. School …
School Gardens Promote Healthier Eating and Better Learning
Hands-on learning provides students with the know how to apply their lessons to real-life situations. Nutrition education may be a component of your school’s wellness policy, but have you considered a hands-on approach? School gardens have been shown to increase …
Benefits of School Lunch for Your Kids
The Food and Nutrition Service of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) administers several child nutrition programs. One of the most well-known of these is the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), administered through state agencies for reimbursing schools that …
Who is Eligible to Participate in Federally Funded School Food Programs?
The Food and Nutrition Service of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) administers several child nutrition programs including the the National School Lunch Program, and the School Breakfast Program, Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program, Special Milk Program, Summer Food …